A recent study indicates individual workstation assessments by qualified practitioners are essential for good results in a proactive office ergonomics program.
A Democratic US senator, Al Franken, has introduced legislation to make patient handling safer for nurses and patients alike. A companion bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
Universities looking to benefit from proper ergonomic seating now have a chance to win $10,000 in ergonomic chairs from leading ergonomic seating manufacturer Neutral Posture, Inc. The "Support Your School" Facebook Promotion Runs October 1 through November 30, 2009.
The partners in the World Engineering Anthropometry Resource (WEAR) are almost ready to invite users around the world to share the benefits of this web-based tool.
A ban on texting while driving is gaining traction, and 93 percent of licensed drivers would support one. Meanwhile, at least two experts say it's better to curb the dangerous habit by design, rather than relying on behavioral approaches, like prohibition laws.
Until more is known about the risks to health of long-term exposure to cell phone radiation, according to an environmental group, it's a possible red flag that demands caution.
Recent research describes workplace bullying and its impact on its victims without providing answers. That and prevalent attitudes could explain its pervasiveness.